Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

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About The Peoria Tribe Tribe

Facts About the Peoria Tribe:

  • The Peoria Tribe is part of the Illinois Confederation.
  • The tribe is known for their traditional ribbon work in clothing and textiles.
  • They have a rich oral tradition, including many stories and legends.
  • The Peoria were historically involved in fur trading with European settlers.
  • The tribe faced forced relocation to Oklahoma under the Indian Removal Act.

Click to Learn More About the Peoria Tribe

Read about the storied heritage of the Peoria Tribe, including its cultural influence and historical journey to Oklahoma, through resources at the Oklahoma Historical Society.

Peoria Tribe's Original Lands

Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio

Peoria Tribe Resources

Behavioral Health Center:

Northeastern Tribal Health System

Jennifer Barnes, Therapist
918-332-4393
918-332-4390

Emery Mitchell, Supervisor
918-542-1655
7600 S State HWY 69A
Miami, OK 74354

Housing Authority:

Peoria Tribe Housing Authority

Jason Dollarhide
jdollarhide@peoriahousing.net
918-542-1873
3606 Sencay Avenue
Miami, OK 74354

Education and Training:

Peoria Tribe Education Program/ Scholarship Program

Mandie Vonmoss
mvonmoss@peoriatribe.com
118 S. Eight Tribes Trail
Miami, OK 74354

Childcare Center:

Early Childhood Program: Woodland Academy

Jolynn Kaiser, Director
918-544-6389
1813 Cleveland Ave NE
Miami, OK 74354

Law Enforcement:

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)

Medical Clinics:

Northeastern Tribal Health System

Dr. James Eaton, Director
7600 State Hwy 69A
Miami, OK 74354

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1498
Miami, OK 74355

Peoria Tribe Jurisdiction and Geography

Peoria Tribe Geographical Identity:

Great Lakes

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Ottawa County

Peoria Tribe Tourism + Celebrations

  • Types of Amenities: Nature, History, Arts & Culture
  • Number of Hotels: 1
  • Number of RV Parks: 0
  • Number of Concert Venues: 0
  • Number of Restaurants: Tribal Verification Required
  • Family Activities: Yes
  • Medical Tourism: No
  • Museum Open to Public?: Yes
  • Visit Museum Website
  • Open Annual Celebration: Yes
  • Annual Celebration Date:
    Tribal Verification Required

Contact the Peoria Tribe

Address:

118 S. Eight Tribes Trail,
Miami, OK 74354

Phone:

918-540-2535

Email:

info@peoriatribe.com

Website:

Visit the Peoria Tribe Website

Socials:

Peoria Tribe Politics

Chief:

Craig Harper

Term of Office:

4 Years

Elections Held:

Every 4 years

Term Begins in:

January

Congressional District:

2

Decision Making Bodies:

Executive Council

Economy Authority Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

Health Board Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

House Board Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

Audited Federal Grant Awards:

Tribal Verification Required

Peoria Tribe Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

3713

General Council Held:

Annually

Public Legislative Meetings Held:

Quarterly

Registered Voters:

Tribal Verification Required

Percentage of Voters in Last Highest Leader Election:

Tribal Verification Required%

Active Clans:

Tribal Verification Required

Traditionally Matriarchal:

No

Language Status:

Endangered

The Peoria Tribe Social Services and Programs

  • Offers Indian Child Welfare: Yes
  • Number of Foster Children in Program: Tribal Verification Required
  • Youth Programs Offered To: Indian youth only
  • Number of Hospitals: 0
  • Number of Clinics: 1
  • Offers Dental and Vision: Yes
  • Offers Public Transit: No
  • Offers Veterans Program: Yes
  • Number of Housing Units: Tribal Verification Required
  • HUD’s # of Homes Needed: 262
  • Offers Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Counseling To:
    Tribal employees, Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) To :
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Food Distribution:
    Commodity boxes, Vouchers
  • Food Give-Away Frequency:
    Monthly distribution, Emergency, As needed
  • Offers Childcare To:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Afterschool Care:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Healthcare To:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Elder Lunch and Activities (Title VI):
    Tribal employees, Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Housing to:
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Emergency Housing Offered:
    By Housing, By Domestic Violence Program, By Local Tribal Partner

The Peoria Tribe Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Peoria Tribe Budget

  • Annual Operating Budget: Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by Federal Grants : Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by BIA Tribal Allocation : Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by IHS: Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funding by Gaming: Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by Tribal Business Taxes: Tribal Verification Required

The Peoria Tribe Economy

  • Banking + Lending: Tribal Verification Required
  • Energy: Tribal Verification Required
  • Farming and Ranching: Tribal Verification Required
  • Manufacturing: Tribal Verification Required
  • Oil and Gas: Tribal Verification Required
  • Services: Tribal Verification Required
  • Transportation: Tribal Verification Required
  • Utilities: Tribal Verification Required

The Peoria Tribe Employees

  • Total Number of Employees: Tribal Verification Required
  • Total Number of Indian Employees: Tribal Verification Required
  • Total Number of Non-Indian Employees: Tribal Verification Required

The Peoria Tribe Law, Compacts, and Contracts

The Peoria Tribe Law and Order

  • Operates a Tribal Court: Yes
  • Offers Drug Court: No
  • Operates a Law Enforcement Department: Yes
  • Number of Law Enforcement Officers: Tribal Verification Required
  • Cross Deputized: County Sheriff, Police Department

The Peoria Tribe Compacts and Agreements

  • Compacted BIA: Yes
  • Compacted IHS: Yes
  • Per Capita Payments: No
  • Issues tribal license plates: Yes
  • Issues License Tags: Yes
  • Gaming Compact: Yes
  • Fuel Compact: Yes
  • Alcohol Compact: Yes
  • Tobacco Compact: Yes

The Peoria Tribe Contracts and Programs

  • Federal Contractor NAICS:
    Tribal Verification Required
  • TERO: Tribal Verification Required
  • PL 102-477 Tribe: Tribal Verification Required
  • Click to View PL 102-477 Plan

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